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Track: Personality
Artist: Lloyd Price
Album: Mr. Personality

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Name: Lloyd Price
Spotify Genres: doo-wop
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American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, businessman, and label owner. Born: 9th March 1933 Kenner, Louisiana, USA - Died: 3rd May 2021 New Rochelle, New York, USA Nicknamed 'Mr. Personality' after his hit single of the same name. Price's first single for [l148789] Records, [Link] topped the R&B charts after its release in 1952. Price was drafted into the army during the Korean war, but upon release from the military founded the record labels [l405799], [l171317], and [l145934], and had several hit singles on the [l75648] label. He also founded a nightclub in New York City called "Lloyd Price's Turntable". After his business partner [a717564] was murdered at his nightclub in 1969, he distanced himself from the music industry, moving to Africa a nd working with promoter Don King to stage Muhammad Ali boxing matches in Zaire (against George Foreman) and Manila (against Joe Frazier). Price was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. His songs have been covered by [a83396], [a27518], [a223473], and [a124497], among others. Do NOT confuse with his brother [a=Leo Price (2)] who penned "Send Me Some Lovin'" and "Can't Believe You Wanna Leave".

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Release: Lloyd Price And His Orchestra - Personality
Year: 1959
Genres: Blues, Pop
Styles: Rhythm & Blues

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Over and over I tried to prove my love to you Over and over What more can I do Over and over My friends say I?m a fool But over and over I?ll be a fool for you ?Cause you got personality, Walk,with personality Talk, with personality Smile, with personality Charm, with personality Love, with personality And of course you?ve got A great big heart So over and over Oh, I?ll be a fool for you Now over and over What more can I do? Over and over I said that I loved you Over and over, honey Now it?s the truth Over and over They still say I?m a fool But over and over I?ll be a fool for you.